Children's high-chair
Children's high-chair was recalled on 9 December 2016 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1602/16. Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by The Netherlands. The chair is sold without a restraint system and the child could fall off the chair and suffer fractures or severe head injury.
| Alert Number | A12/1602/16 |
| Brand | Louwen Houtbewerking |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | The Netherlands |
| Model Number | Natural wood child chair +/- 58 cm high |
| Published | 9 December 2016 |
Risk Description
The chair is sold without a restraint system and the child could fall off the chair and suffer fractures or severe head injury. When the separately sold restraint system is installed, the leg openings are too large and the child could pass both legs through them and slide out, with the risk of chest or head entrapment, leading to strangulation. Moreover, the high-chair is not sufficiently stable and could easily tip over, causing injuries to the child.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14988.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/11/2016
Product Description
Wooden high chairs for children, approx. 58 cm high, available with seats in different colours. Sold without a restraint system, which can be ordered separately. The product is supplied in a cardboard box.
⚠️ 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation hazard related to Children's high-chair.
About this risk
Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use. Strangulation: This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund. Strangulation: Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury. Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.